# Uninstalling ASM Core

You do not need to uninstall if you are performing a patch or upgrade.

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### Before you start

Ensure that all Alemba Service Manager™ files are closed, and nobody is logged into Alemba Service Manager™. Files are here by default: **C:\Program Files\Alemba\ASM**.

Ensure that you are not running applications that depend on IIS.
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To uninstall Alemba Service Manager™:

1. Using Windows **Control Panel**, view **Programs and Features** for a list of installed programs.
2. Right-click **Alemba Service Manager™**, then select **Uninstall** on the shortcut menu.

   A confirmation message appears.
3. Click **Yes** to uninstall Alemba Service Manager™.

   If you have any open programs, you are prompted to close them. Select whether or not to automatically close applications, then select **OK**.

   A message appears, prompting you to stop IIS and all dependent services.
4. Select **Yes** to stop IIS and all dependent services, or **No** to abort the uninstall process.
5. If you choose to stop the services, Alemba Service Manager™ uninstalls.

   A confirmation page appears when the uninstall process completes.
6. Select **Finish** to close the wizard.